Hajj: A Step By Step Timeline
Millions around the world have been undertaking Hajj each year since the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Madina to Makkah. For anyone preparing to go, it’s an incredibly exciting time but of course a deeply spiritual, serious and important period of our lives. The timeline below helps you understand the different aspects of the holy pilgrimage.
What happens on this day?
If you are performing Hajj al-Tamattu, you will do the following:
- Purify yourself,
- Wear the Ihram,
- Perform two Rakats of Salah,
- Make your Niyyah for Hajj and recite Talbiyah, preferably at Masjid al-Haram,
- Proceed to Mina before Dhuhr,
- Recite the Talbiyah frequently,
- Perform your Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at Mina,
- Stay there overnight,
If you are performing Hajj al-Ifrad or Hajj al-Qiran, you will do the following:
- Proceed to Mina before Dhuhr,
- Recite the Talbiyah frequently,
- Perform your Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at Mina,
- Stay there overnight,
- As soon as you enter your tent, claim your position within the tent by throwing down your mat
- Don’t spend too much time discussing worldly affairs in your tent
- If you have a choice, don’t choose a tent near the toilets or a cooking area
What happens on this day?
If you are performing Hajj al-Tamattu, you will do the following:
- Purify yourself,
- Wear the Ihram,
- Perform two Rakats of Salah,
- Make your Niyyah for Hajj and recite Talbiyah, preferably at Masjid al-Haram,
- Proceed to Mina before Dhuhr,
- Recite the Talbiyah frequently,
- Perform your Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at Mina,
- Stay there overnight,
If you are performing Hajj al-Ifrad or Hajj al-Qiran, you will do the following:
- Proceed to Mina before Dhuhr,
- Recite the Talbiyah frequently,
- Perform your Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at Mina,
- Stay there overnight,
- As soon as you enter your tent, claim your position within the tent by throwing down your mat
- Don’t spend too much time discussing worldly affairs in your tent
- If you have a choice, don’t choose a tent near the toilets or a cooking area
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Hajj: A Glossary
Commonly used terms during the Pilgrimage.
Commonly used terms during the Pilgrimage.
Commonly used terms during the Pilgrimage.
Commonly used terms during the Pilgrimage.
Commonly used terms during the Pilgrimage.
Commonly used terms during the Pilgrimage.
What To Pack For Hajj
Travel Essentials
Clothing & Accessories
Travel Essentials
Clothing & Accessories